Carlos Hidalgo is an internationally recognized keynote and TEDx speaker, two-time author, business owner, corporate consultant, and executive coach. With over 30 years of experience, Carlos has worked alongside global organizations and top executives to transform their leadership, marketing, and sales strategies helping them not only achieve success in business but also in life.

A pioneer in aligning human performance with professional excellence, Carlos built and led a company that achieved three consecutive Inc. 5000 awards, a testament to his innovative approach to growth and leadership. However, his journey took a pivotal turn in 2015 when he faced deep burnout a personal crisis that redefined his understanding of success. This transformative experience became the foundation for Life Design, his unique framework that empowers individuals and leaders to create balance, purpose, and fulfillment in both their personal and professional lives.

Since developing Life Design, Carlos has inspired audiences across the world through his engaging talks, impactful coaching sessions, and deeply personal storytelling. His bestselling books, The UnAmerican Dream and Driving Demand, have been celebrated for their practical insights and thought-provoking perspective. Driving Demand being named one of the top five marketing books of all time by Book Authority.

Beyond the stage and the boardroom, Carlos remains grounded in what matters most his family. Married to his wife Susanne for over 31 years, the two share four grown children and reside in the serene Adirondack Mountains of New York. Carlos continues to live out his philosophy daily, proving that true success is not found in achievement alone but in designing a life worth living.